The full impact of the asset purchase plan remains uncertain
Amendments give clearing agency flexibility to act during a crisis
Nine U.S. investor and consumer groups urge improved transparency about mandatory arbitration for investors
Changes follow turmoil involving Swiss franc
Negative outlook driven by global economic weakness and falling copper prices
The goal is to improve transparency and regulatory oversight of the OTC derivatives markets
Panel orders permanent market ban for fraud
Industry AUM finished 2014 at $1.14 trillion
Fund dealers that sell the securities must also be licensed as mortgage brokerages
Rising loan delinquencies, persistent wealth gap could weigh on economy, bank risk officers say